Volunteer Ireland reveals 24% rise in numbers volunteering

More than 425,000 hours were clocked up by volunteers in Ireland last year, the group Volunteer Ireland has revealed.

Volunteer Ireland reveals 24% rise in numbers volunteering
Wed, 25 Jan, 2012 - 11:38

More than 425,000 hours were clocked up by volunteers in Ireland last year, the group Volunteer Ireland has revealed.

That works out at a contribution to the value of €9.2m, using the average industrial wage.

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